Projects focused on cloud infrastructure and services hosting. While they may process blockchain, that is not their primary purpose.
| Project | Category | Description | Prime Moover Notes | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flux | Computing | Decentralized SaaS, Compute, Storage. FLUX token. Requires ZelCore Wallet. | Long time operator. First mover advantage, real tech. Excellent first project. Tikicow.com hosted on Flux. | runonflux.io |
| Timpi | PaaS / Search | Decentralized web indexing. NTIMPI token. Limited operator licenses. | Significant investor and node operator. Early stages, unique market. Limiting nodes shows commitment to non-dilution. | timpi.io |
| Render Network | GPU Computing | Decentralized GPU rendering. RNDR token. | Growing market but many competitors and high cost. Not for me. | render.x.io |
| DeepLink | Remote/Gaming | Cloud gaming service with low latency. DLP tokens. | Unique project. Purchased NFT/Licenses for speculation. May not be English-first. | deeplink.cloud |
| Akash Network | Computing | Decentralized cloud computing marketplace. AKT token. | Good project, active community, clear monetization. Would consider if starting new. | akash.network |
| DeEEP (NerdNodez) | Computing | Decentralized node hosting. $DEEEP token. | Very early. Purchased hardware nodes. Clear revenue model. Hardware reusable if project fails. | deeep.network |
| Filecoin | Storage | Decentralized storage network. FIL token. | Mature, focused, clear revenue. Lots of competition in commodity space. Not for me. | filecoin.io |
| Neoxa | Gaming & Crypto | Blockchain + gaming with PoW and PoG. 21B NEOX supply, 4-year halving. | Moderate investor. Unique as overlay on existing titles vs total platform approach. | neoxa.net |
| Storj | Storage | Cloud storage using unused hard drives. STORJ token. Raised $30M. | Another distributed storage, no unique angle. Not for me. | storj.io |
| IPFS | File System | Peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol. Open-source, no native token. | Not a hosting project per se—the underlying protocol many storage projects use. Listed for awareness. | ipfs.tech |
| Myria | Gaming & Blockchain | Blockchain gaming ecosystem, Ethereum L2. $MYRIA token. 14 investors. | Investor. Diversity of A-rated titles and clear market strategy gives confidence. | myria.com |
| Arweave | Permanent Storage | Permanent data storage. One-time fee. AR token. $22M from a16z. | Specific target market and fee approach. Not for me. | arweave.org |
| Sia | Storage | Blockchain cloud storage. Siacoin. $6.4M funding. | Older project with first mover advantage. Mined this years ago. Top of list if considering storage. | sia.tech |
| Swarm | Storage | Decentralized storage/comms on Ethereum. BZZ token. | Unique: permanent webpage on mainstream blockchain. Not for me but interesting. | ethswarm.org |
| Crust Network | Storage | IPFS-compatible decentralized storage. CRU token. | Newer entrant to commodity space. Not for me. | crust.network |
| io.net | GPU Computing | Decentralized GPU cloud on Solana. 100K+ GPUs connected, 1M+ compute hours delivered. $IO token. Raised $40M Series A led by Hack VC and Multicoin Capital. Serves Stability AI, Filecoin and others. | Strong competitor to Akash in the GPU cloud space. Solana integration means low-latency settlement. Impressive traction with real AI clients. Hourly rewards model is transparent. Worth comparing against Akash and Render for anyone considering GPU DePIN. | io.net |
| Aethir | GPU Cloud / Gaming | Decentralized GPU cloud for AI inference and cloud gaming. $141M+ annualized recurring revenue. Enterprise-grade nodes. ATH token. Largest decentralized GPU cloud by revenue in Web3. | Revenue numbers are eye-opening—$55M+ in a single month (Jan 2026). Focuses on enterprise clients and cloud gaming which gives it a different angle than Render. High barrier to entry for node operators (enterprise-grade hardware). If numbers are real, this is a top-tier DePIN project. | aethir.com |
| Bittensor | Decentralized AI/ML | Decentralized machine learning network. AI models collaborate in subnets and earn TAO tokens based on performance. Top DePIN by market cap. Strong institutional interest—Grayscale Bittensor Trust. | The big brain of DePIN—decentralized AI model training and inference. Subnet architecture is clever; different subnets specialize in different AI tasks. Grayscale trust filing is a major institutional signal. Complex to participate in but represents the frontier of decentralized AI. | bittensor.com |
| Nosana | GPU Inference | Decentralized GPU compute on Solana focused on AI inference. Connects idle GPU resources to AI workloads. NOS token. | More focused than io.net—specializes specifically in inference rather than general GPU compute. Solana-native. Smaller but differentiated. Good for those already in the Solana ecosystem. | nosana.io |
| Golem Network | Computing | One of the oldest decentralized compute platforms. Users rent idle computing power for AI, simulations, and rendering. GLM token. ~$278M market cap. | OG of decentralized compute—predates most DePIN projects. Solid but hasn't had the breakout moment newer projects have seen. Established community and tech stack. Worth watching if they can capture AI demand wave. | golem.network |